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Image: The breakthrough system offers a faster way to diagnose bloodborne infections (Photo courtesy of Melio)

Culture-Free Platform Rapidly Identifies Blood Stream Infections

A new diagnostic combining molecular and microfluidic technologies could rapidly detect pathogens and drug resistance directly from blood in just a few hours. More...
15 Jan 2025
Image: The test covers the most important bacterial pathogens across all age groups with a single cartridge (Photo courtesy of BHCS)

POC PCR Test Rapidly Detects Bacterial Meningitis Directly at Point of Sample Collection

A new PCR rapid test can specifically identify the six most common causes of bacterial meningitis in under an hour. More...
13 Jan 2025
Image: Genetic testing can determine which drugs will work for patients with C. auris (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

Genetic Testing Could Improve Treatment for Virulent Multidrug-Resistant Fungus Candida Auris

A new study suggests that genetic testing could provide a faster, more accurate way to identify which antifungal drugs will be effective against C. auris infections. More...
07 Jan 2025
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Ultra-Rapid AST System Provides Critical Results for Sepsis Patients

An ultra-rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing system can support the timely and effective management of sepsis. More...
27 Dec 2024
Image: The iFAST reader scans 5000 individual bacteria with each sample analyzed in less than a minute (Photo courtesy of iFAST)

High-Throughput AST System Uses Microchip Technology to Rapidly Analyze Bacterial Samples

A new system could significantly speed up antimicrobial susceptibility testing in hospital labs, improving throughput and reducing labor while maintaining workflow efficiency. More...
24 Dec 2024
Image: The BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Tropical Fever Panel has received U.S. FDA Special 510(k) clearance (Photo courtesy of bioMérieux)

Syndromic PCR Test Rapidly and Accurately Identifies Pathogens in Patients with Tropical Fever Infections

A new polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing solution offers fast and accurate pathogen detection in patients with unexplained fever, thus improving treatment efficiency. More...
12 Dec 2024
Image: The UllCORE BSI Test and UllCore system detect 95% of pathogens associated with BSIs directly from blood in 1 hour (Photo courtesy of deepull)

1 Hour Direct-From-Blood Test Detects 95% Of Pathogens Associated with Bloodstream Infections

A one-hour test can detect 95% of pathogens linked to bloodstream infections that could lead to sepsis and specific genetic markers for antimicrobial resistance. More...
11 Dec 2024
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